Professor: James Whisker
Department: Political Science
College: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I graduated from WVU in 1973. I don't remember most of my professors. I DO remember Dr Whisker, my professor for several of my political science classes. I learned more than political science from him -- I learned critical thinking, effective writing, debating skills, intellectual integrity. Even after so many years, his lessons live in my work
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ALLPLIS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My favorite professor in 4 years of undergraduate education (WVU Class of 1972) and 3 years of law school (Duke). A true gentleman and scholar.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLS312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Whisker was the hardest professor I had in my four years at WVU. He was also my favorite, he truly was the only professor in which I had to work really really hard to earn high marks. He was the lone Republican in the PS dept, I'm sure they were happy to see him go. His lectures and insight on politics both current & historical were inspiring
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: POLSC1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doc is the most important teacher I ever had.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: POLS400
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was one of the great ones. The man changed my life. I will be forever greatful for what he taught me, both in class and about myself. Happy retirement, sir!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ALLOFHIS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very sad to hear that Whisker retired. I learned more from his classes than any of the others in the pols department, and he is quite possibly the smartest person I've ever met in my life. How many of us who are at, or have attended WVU Law school had Whisker for class?? I wish him the best in retirement. He truly is a "Man for All Seasons."
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI270
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Why is Dr. Whisker not listed as an emeritus professor now that he has retired? Is it something to do with politics?
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: POLS270
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The illustrious Dr. James B. Whisker has officially retired from the deparment. He received no honors as the faculty was happy to see the lone republican leave, but he will be missed dearly by scores of student's whom he has touched for years with his brilliance, humor, and grandfatherly air.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PS271
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Dr. Whisker for every class he taught. No, he's not the easiest prof at WVU--just one of the few who really makes you think and therefore, makes working hard to learn something fun! I worked hard and got all A's except one B. He's always entertaining!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI363
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Should be given the Rush Limbaugh endowed chair in political science. A great professor, albeit a little too conservative for my tastes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PS27071363
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is one of the greatest professors in the PS department. I learned so much in his class and he has truely been an inspiration to me! I would highly recomend taking him at least 1 time in your college career. I had time for 4 classes and wish I could have taken him for more!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI363
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No faculty member is more interested in or devoted to his students in or outside class. His syallabus is clear and conatins a great outline of what's covered. He has been a true inspiration to me, helping me to believe in myself. Thanks!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: 270
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easily the best professor in the political science department. always helpful with me when i went to his office. he is a tough professor, but very fair and makes the material interesting.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI270
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
clear lectures-- interesting explanations 0- good syllabus he follows religiously-- fair testing & grading-- best prof at WVU!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI363
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wonderfully clear. Detailed syllabi. Most hekpful in office. Really likes his students.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: POLS373
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His Democrat bashing is fun to hear, even for a Democrat. Can be a really boring lecturer, but his stories are fun to hear. His assigments and test are seriously easy. I did absolutely no work on my 13 pg. paper until two days before the due date and still got a B plus, and only of no cover sheet!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: POLS363
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the worst professors I've ever had. Very boring and can't communicate the material he's trying to teach. His essay tests are impossible to get "A's" on.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PS270
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The token republican in a very, very liberal department. Thank God for Whisker to keep some sort of political balance. If it weren't for him, I would second guess my major (PS) at this school.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Wisker rules! Thank god for one republican in the poli sci dept
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: POLS251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Whisker (aside from being a right wing conservative as everyone has started) is probably one of the most boring men I've ever had the pleasure (displeasure) of listening to. His class amounted to the best sleep I've ever had on campus.
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